The Vampire Diaries- Do Not Go Gentle

"Our emotions are what make us human."

The roaring twenties really took us on a emotional ride. It seemed as if this was Ric's last episode. His final hurrah. He would have had a noble death. But that wasn't Esther's plan and even in death she will find a way to get her way. With such a strong episode, you know that the season finale is just around the corner. Will we loose anymore vital characters along the way???

In an interesting turn of events, the few human characters on the show jumped into action while the vampires laid low as the were stuck inside the schools gym while Esther attempted to turn Alaric into a super immortal vampire. The main goal; the elimination of the whole vampire species. Its a bit odd that by turning Ric into a vampire, she want's him to kill all the vampires, which ultimately means after everyone is dead Ric will commit suicide. What Esther didn't anticipate was that Ric would turn around and stab her giving him the ability to decide if he would like to complete the transition or not. Ric being the good guy that he is chose to die in peace, fearing what would happen if his evil side was to become immortal. The odd thing about Esther is that she is one of the most hated characters but she has good intentions. She was the only person that had the ability to kill Klaus and she never went back on her word. Yet, in killing Klaus she also wanted to bring peace by killing all the people that meant something to Elena. Similarly, while she tried to do good, she unleashed bad. Her character is such an oxymoron. 


The water works were unleashed and candles were lit as everyone honored Ric one last time. It was a beautiful gathering of people that loved Ric dearly. The episode finally showed us that no matter how much Damon pretends not to care about anything, he really is a softy. There are only a couple of people in the world that matter to Damon and Ric was one of them. Although they started out on the wrong foot in the beginning they have grown to establish a bromance that at times was much stronger than Damon's relationship with Stefan. But this is the Vampire Diaries were talking about and if its one thing we should be used to it is the twists and turns that come ever so often. Since Esther was unable to oversee her plan to action, she hypnotized Bonnie to do it for her. As Ric lay on his death bed, Bonnie fed him her blood and unleashed what will ultimately be the demon of all demons. Interestingly enough, Bonnie who called herself everyone's savior, is the reason that many people might die now. Her decision (hypnotized or not) doesn't come as a surprise though because its no secret that Bonnie hates all vampires and only helps them out to save Caroline, Tyler and Elena. 


Elena is, as always, trapped in the midst of everything. Loosing Alaric would mean that she has lost the last "family member" besides for Jeremy. It isn't much of a calming thought that she also has Damon and Stefan because although they are vampires and they live forever, there are people and forces out there that are trying to kill off the vampire species. If Esther had been successful than Damon and Stefan would have died. Elena will also loose Caroline and Tyler. She might think that she is in the clear since Ric is supposably dead, but we know otherwise. If he is on the loose with that powerful weapon, than Elena really has to start worrying. 


And lastly, I cannot write about an episode of The Vampire Diaries without touching on the couples. You have to hand it to the writers and their incredible ability to delivery one episode where everyone is rooting for Damon and Elena and than another episode where she definitely belongs with Stefan. I mean, you cannot blame the girl for her inability to choose when both are so good to her in different ways. And at this point the girl needs all the love she can get. Nevertheless, it does make her a little slutty as she bounces from one brother to the next. Epic love story with Stefan or kinky love with Damon. Its a hard choice yet its one that has to be done sooner than later. Fans cannot keep getting their emotions messed with-- its torture! The reunion of Bonnie and Jeremy wasn't as intense as I assumed it would be. It seems that Bonnie has moved on, which is good for her since she was the one that suffered because of Jeremy's infidelity, but inside I was always sort of rooting for them. Despite Klaus's attempts to lure in Caroline and break her and Tyler up, their love is as pure as ever. If there's one guy that would do anything to keep his girl safe, its Tyler. What do you guys think is in store for Meredith? Will she cozy up to Damon as many of the ladies on the show do or will she help them fight Ric?? How do you think they can even win against Ric now....???

Memorable Quotes

• Damon: I don't know if right nows the best time for you to go on a spirit quest Ric.
• Caroline: I'm sorry but Stefan is your epic love!
• Elena: Getting out of bed is dangerous but we gotta live our lives somehow.
• Stefan: I was blacked out for most of the decade.
• Stefan: After everything I put you through I'm just honored to be your date tonight.
• Damon: He already has a brother... Not to be all territorial or anything.
• Klaus: My survival will haunt you through eternity.
• Damon: Apparently, my choices have controversial lately. 

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